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Financial advisor, former banker joins Edward Jones. The financial services firm Edward Jones has hired Kristeena McBride Beasley as the new financial advisor for Sherlon Belk's branch office located at 4061 Capital Drive in Rocky Mount. The branch is just off Sunset Avenue in the suite of business offices across from Ample Storage Center. Beasley, a Rocky Mount native and former banker, said she is enthusiastic about taking over the office. "I joined this firm because I was impressed with its commitment to individual investors," she said. "Now I'm looking forward to meeting with the individuals here to help them meet their financial goals." Beasley has 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She received a bachelor's degree from N.C. Wesleyan University, and her professional experience includes working in private banking, wealth management and business banking all focused in eastern North Carolina. Teach Beasley and senior branch office administrators Alison Bradley and Sara Perdue at 252-937-6997. Beasley's website is edwardjones.com/kristeena-beasley. Edward Jones is a leading North American financial planning firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm's more than 20,000 financial advisors throughout North America serve more than 9 million clients with a total of $2.4 trillion in client assets under care as of Sept. 26. Edward Jones' purpose is to serve as a partner in improving the lives of its clients and colleagues. The firm is committed to helping people achieve financially what is most important to them.